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How to beat the All BlacksGraham Jenkins reviews whether the Wallabies winning performance in last weekend’s Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks is a recipe for beating the All Blacks or a one off.
The Clash of the 'Jackals'Ahead of this weekend’s Rugby Championship final between the All Black’s and Wallabies, Murray Kinsella takes an in depth look at two of the games greatest flankers, past or present, Richie McCaw and David Pocock, going head to head again.
Brodie Retallick a complete rugby playerMurray Kinsella looks at what makes Brodie Retallick, 2014 World Player of the Year the complete player and how he is continuing to improve.
Prove WhyGraham Jenkins reviews in his words a breathless encounter that was the Super XV final and the Highlanders quest for respect and recognition.
Hurricanes counter Pocock at the breakdownThis week Murray looks at the breakdown battle between Brumbies David Pocock and the Hurricanes forwards during the Super 15 Semi final.
SUPER RUGBY finals start with Highlanders hosting two-time champions the ChiefsThis week Murray takes an in depth look at the Highlanders chances of topping the two time champion Chiefs. The Highlanders potent backline force comes under Murray’s expert analysis.
In Defence of Bath’s AttackThis week leading rugby writer, Murray Kinsella takes an in depth analysis of the changes Mike Ford as Head Coach has brought to Bath’s game. Transforming their attack from defence.
Farrell walks a fine line between and dynamism and disasterGraham Jenkins reviews the Premiership final Farrell/Ford match up and coaching questions posed for England’s Steve Lancaster after recent player incidents.
Part 2 of Graham Jenkins interview with USA rugby 7s coach Mike Friday as Mike considers USA 7s team chances of Olympic qualification.Mike Friday offers an insight into his side’s quest to qualify for the Olympics and his thoughts on how the game in the States can take the next step.
Read part 1 of Graham Jenkins interview with Mike Friday on the progress of USA rugby 7s.Mike Friday reflects on the challenges he has faced during his first season in charge of the rapidly improving Eagles – Part 1
